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Formula for Nourishing the Kidneys

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Formula for Nourishing the Kidneys,For yang deficiency and weakness of the lower viscera.

Formulas Name : Formula for Nourishing the Kidneys

Chinese Name : 煨肾方

Drug Formulation

Ba Ji Tian (soaked in rice water, core removed), Piper longum, Fennel Seeds (roasted), and Aconite Root (boiled in whey for 20–30 boils, drained, roasted until cracked, and with skin and pith removed)—each in equal parts.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 185.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For yang deficiency and weakness of the lower viscera.

Instructions for Use

For each serving, take one pair of sheep kidneys, split them open, remove the white membrane, mix in 1.5 bi of the powdered medicine evenly, add a small amount of shredded scallions, wrap in damp paper, and braise over low heat until cooked through before eating.

Formula for Nourishing the Kidneys,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 185.,For yang deficiency and weakness of the lower viscera.

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